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Treating Cleft Lip and Palate

Dr Darsha Meyyappan, Specialist Orthodontist

24-Jun-24 16:00

Treating Cleft Lip and Palate

In Malaysia, it is estimated that about one in 700 babies is born with a cleft lip or palate. If your baby is born with a cleft, you may be distressed and anxious about whether your child will be able to feed well and grow normally. Dr Darsha Meyyappan, specialist orthodontist, joins us to explain more about the treatment of cleft lip and palate. Find support from the Cleft Lip and Palate Association Malaysia.

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Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek

Presented by: Tee Shiao Eek


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